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About the Hotel

1290 Kiponda Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Close to Stone Town Beach
Very good
7.3
/10
5.0
/5

Located only 6 minutes' stroll from Hurumzi Street, Aurelia Zanzibar Hotel provides guests with a 24-hour front desk and wake-up calls. Located 5 km from Kisauni airport, this Zanzibar hotel features shuttle service and car rentals for guests to take advantage of.

Location

The Mercury House is just 0.8 km away, and culture-oriented attractions such as House of Wonders National Museum lie a short way from the hotel. The Aurelia Zanzibar is merely 10 minutes on foot from - Eastern side of the island bus stop and merely 500 metres from the Old Dispensary.

Standing 850 metres away, the St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Cathedral is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination.

Rooms

The rooms overlook the city and feature such comforts as climate control. Bedrooms come with extra long beds. Offering a bidet and a separate toilet, the bathrooms are also fitted with complimentary toiletries and towels.

Eat & Drink

While staying at the Aurelia, guests can choose from dining options nearby, such as Zanzibar Coffee House Cafe, located a mere 6 minutes' stroll away, or The Swahili House at a 5-minute walking distance.

Leisure & Business

If you like an active lifestyle, windsurfing, cycling, and fishing are available on site. The accommodation is also convenient for going fishing.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit Jozani Forest to see the rare Red Colobus monkeys.
  • Savor a fresh seafood lunch at The Rock Restaurant, dining on the waves.
  • Explore the vibrant Darajani Market for spices and local crafts.
  • Take a sunset dhow cruise for breathtaking views of Stone Town.
  • Enjoy a traditional Zanzibari dish, like Urojo, from Mama Nelly's.
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Aurelia Zanzibar Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
2 persons
110 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Air conditioning
Deluxe Double Room
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Air conditioning
Deluxe Triple Room
2 persons
140 sq. feet 
3 Single beds
Shower
Air conditioning
Deluxe Double Room Balcony
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Balcony
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Facilities

Aurelia Zanzibar Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.3/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Cycling
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots
  • Playpen

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Aurelia Zanzibar Hotel Location

1290 Kiponda Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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1290 Kiponda Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Nearby
Mizingani Rd
Old Dispensary
1600 ft
Museum
House of Wonders
1900 ft
Historic Site
Stone Town
1700 ft
Museum
Sultan's Palace
1700 ft
Church
Christ Church Cathedral
1300 ft
Park
Forodhani Park
2000 ft
Kiponda
400 ft
Marahubi Palace
600 ft
Gallery
Hurumzi Henna Art Gallery
700 ft
Princess Salme Museum at Emerson on Hurumzi
900 ft
Gallery
The Beautiful Eyes
1000 ft
Hamamni Street
Cultural Arts Centre Zanzibar
1100 ft
Hurumzi St
Shree Shiv Shakti Temple
700 ft
Jamatini Rd
Malindi Mosque
600 ft
Church
Christ Church
1000 ft
P.O.Box 1844,Zanzibar Tanzania Stonetown Zanzibar
Imani Zuberi
600 ft
Zanzibar
Friday Mosque
600 ft
Vikokotoni
1200 ft
Zanzibar
Hindu Temple
100 ft
Hurumzi Street
1700 ft
Restaurants
Joshi's
1600 ft
Opposite Swahili House Hotel
Cafe Turquoise
1200 ft
Shangani 91
Dockside Food Markets
1200 ft
Restaurant
Malindi Take Away
2300 ft
Mizingani Road
Znz Msuo Juice Bar
2200 ft
No. 364 Soko Muhogo Street
Meeting Point Cafe
2100 ft
Forodani Gardens
Cafe Foro
2300 ft
Forodhani Gardens
Flavours Caffe
2700 ft
Cathedral St. Opposite To Abeid Curio Shop
Luis Yoghurt Parlour Indian Goan Restaurant
2400 ft
156 Gizenga Street Shangani
Getting around
City Centre
Zanzibar3 min  ·  700 ft
Airports
Kisauni (ZNZ)12 min  ·  4.8 mi
Julius Nyerere (DAR)120 min  ·  49.4 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
from 10:00-11:00
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Aurelia Zanzibar provides visitors with a free full breakfast. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Hindi, Gujarati, Swahili, Urdu
Number of rooms:
11

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Aurelia Zanzibar Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 152 verified reviews
7.6/10
Very good
77%
Recommend
Breakfast
6.8/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Comfort
7.5/10
Facilities
7.3/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.9/10
Location
8.2/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.9/10
Staff
8.7/10
Value for money
8.0/10
Guest reviews
based on 319 reviews
7.3/10
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